Power Up Distribution Center Operations & Stock Counts With 7x Faster Data Entry

“Just point the device at the barcode, and scan.”

A seemingly simple instruction, yet for many warehouse and distribution workers, the reality is far different.

“Not that one; the other one.”

What if there’s multiple barcodes on the label? What if there’s additional information to capture?

Covering the unnecessary codes by hand to avoid incorrect scans isn’t intuitive.

And manually filling in text and numerical data (like weight, expiry dates and serial numbers) from complex labels soon becomes tedious and prone to human-error.

What if there was an easier way? Well now, there is.

Read on to find out how Smart Label Capture from Scandit makes data entry up to seven times faster, revolutionizing supply chain scanning workflows by capturing complex label information in one scan.

How Smart Label Capture enhances distribution center ops

Smart Label Capture enables multi-modal data capture, extracting barcode and text data from labels simultaneously and making complex data entry easier.

With just one scan, Smart Label Capture:

1. Decodes barcodes and text with industry-leading speed and accuracy.
2. Simultaneously analyzes barcode and text data holistically to identify the right data to capture.
3. Automates data entry by capturing only the necessary data, and automatically entering it into your app.

This removes the need for multiple scans of the same label and manual data entry which can be time consuming and laborious.

Ideal for labels containing serial numbers, weights, or expiry dates, it improves accuracy, reduces errors, and prevents revenue loss from incorrect information.

• Faster data capture: Significantly reduces scanning time by eliminating the need for multiple scans of the same label and removing manual data entry.
• Improved accuracy: Minimizes errors associated with manual data entry, leading to better inventory tracking, stock management and reduced revenue loss. One US company using Smart Label Capture avoided $1.3m in revenue loss by eliminating data entry errors that were causing it to undercharge customers.
• Streamlined workflows: Simplifies processes like receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

The best part? It can be deployed on your current devices, apps and backend systems without any integration issues, with our flexible low-code SDK and the no-code Scandit Express app.

Scan once. Capture everything. Save time.

Capture multiple types of data instantly with Smart Label Capture.

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Example use case: consumer electronics

Retail electronics – such as smartphones – regularly come in small or slim packaging, meaning labels which include a lot of information are difficult to scan efficiently and accurately. Often, a warehouse worker will need to cover other barcodes with their spare hand to scan the target code, and then repeat the process for other codes.

There will likely also be an element of manual data entry for additional information like serial numbers or IMEI numbers.

This repetitive, manual process is completely revolutionized with Smart Label Capture.

• Comprehensive product information capture: Captures all relevant data from consumer electronics labels in a single scan. This includes product information, IMEI numbers, and serial numbers.
• Accurate inventory counts: Faster and more accurate stock taking of electronics, ensuring optimal stock levels and informed replenishment decisions.
• Efficient order fulfillment: Expedites picking and packing processes for electronics, ensuring timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.

See this example of how a worker instantly captures all information from the label of each box – all with a single scan.

You can see how warehousing efficiency is taken to a new level as the user is able to scan all the required information from each unit and quickly move on to the next.

Under the hood: how Smart Label Capture reads consumer electronics labels in a single scan

Here’s how Smart Label Capture works for stock counting and inventory tracking in consumer electronics:

1. Scanning: The technology uses a combination of barcode scanning and text recognition to capture data from product labels. This “multi-scanning” approach allows it to read both barcodes and the surrounding text simultaneously.
2. Identification: The system reads the text surrounding each barcode to identify the type of data it represents (e.g., serial number, IMEI 1, IMEI 2). This differentiation is crucial because some barcodes may have the same symbology and format, making them indistinguishable through barcode filtering alone.
3. Filtering: Based on pre-configured settings, the system will only capture the specific data points required for the stock count. For example, you may only need the serial number and IMEI 1, but not the IMEI 2 or other identifiers.
4. Data input: The captured data is then automatically inputted into your system, eliminating the need for manual data entry.

The UI is built with the end user in mind, providing visual cues to ensure the right data is captured. For example, each barcode or text field will be highlighted with a colored box to confirm the scan:

Flexible integration options help you get up and running quickly

It’s easy to enrich your existing native and web apps with Smart Label Capture. Scandit’s SDK enables you to build fully customized label scanning experiences for iOS and Android native applications.

Whether your workers are using smartphones, tablets or handheld computers, Scandit integrates with any camera-enabled device to provide enterprise-level scanning performance.

If you’re looking for a no-code solution to integrate Smart Label Capture into applications or websites, even those that cannot be modified, Scandit Express is the answer. This immediately transforms any existing app into a scanning powerhouse, allowing you to take advantage of Smart Label Capture without extensive development work. It can be installed and ready to use in just five minutes.

Better software means faster data capture, increased usability, and a happier workforce.

Ready to speed up your distribution center operations and conduct lightning quick stock counts? Get in touch and see how you can transform your team’s work with Smart Label Capture from Scandit.